Gratin of rice with Mediterranean vegetables

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice
  • Rice : 1 cup
  • Water (for cooking rice) : 2 cups
• Vegetables
  • Eggplant (sliced) : 1 medium
  • Zucchini (sliced) : 2 medium
  • Red bell pepper (sliced) : 1 medium
  • Onion (sliced) : 1 medium
  • Garlic (minced) : 3 cloves
• Gratin Sauce
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • All-purpose flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Milk : 2 cups
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
• In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
• In a large baking dish, combine the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, and the gratin sauce. Mix well to combine.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

• You can add other Mediterranean vegetables like tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
• Feel free to sprinkle some additional grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking for a cheesier gratin.

Information

• This gratin of rice with Mediterranean vegetables is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
• It is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your meal.